Chongqing to Kolkata China Eastern

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Kolkata is one of the oldest cities in India which is known for its deep rooted culture and rich historical backdrops. Placed on the banks of Hooghly River, this ancient city was earlier called as 'Calcutta'. Due to its historical past, the city is awarded as ‘Cultural Capital of India’, 'the City of Processions' and 'City of Joy'. Kolkata is the capital city of Indian state of West Bengal and has also served as the capital of the country until 1911. The metropolis is known for two major things, one is 'Communist stronghold' and other is the madness for cricket. Kolkata is famous as the birthplace of many famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore (the noblest) and Satyajit Ray (the Bharat Ratan). The city also has deep values for Catholics and other communities as Mother Teresa took her last breath here. Moving in and around the city, you will get a glimpse of India's past and present through its architectural buildings. To add more memorable moments in your life, Kolkata has many beautiful and breathtaking places in the way of Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens (Stadium), Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Writer's Building, Nicco Park, Saheed Minar and National Library. Beside its attractions, Kolkata is also famous for its variety of lip smacking foods and warm hospitality. If you are a shopping freak, then, you can find number of markets to buy some traditional things. The fish market near the beautiful Hooghly River is quite famous not just in India but also throughout the world. A visit to the city during Durga Puja will enhance your enjoyment. The months from October to March are considered as the best period to visit the city as during this time, the climate remains pleasant. Being one of the largest cities in India, Kolkata is well connected to different parts of world. You can book your flight tickets to Kolkata from any corner of the world via MakeMyTrip.com which is a leading travel portal. Here on this dedicated portal, you can also enjoy some heavy discounts on your bookings.

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China Eastern Airlines is the popular airline in world headquartered at China Eastern Airlines Building, on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Changning District, Shanghai, China. The mai hubs of this airline are Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with secondary hubs at Kunming Changshui International Airport and Xi'an Xian yang International Airport. It is a major airline in India which operates both international and domestic flights. It is assumed to be the largest air carrier in China in terms of number of passengers. It also has a subsidiary, which is Shanghai Airlines. In year 2011 it became the member of Sky Team Alliance.

In year 2012 the total numbers of international and domestic passengers travelled with this airline were 73.08 million and the load factor was 80%. It has earned several awards in aviation industry that include Annual Laureate Award, 10-Year Cordial Service Award and Five-Star Diamond Award by IATA and American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.